09/20/1978
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"I would do everything I could through moral persuasion and through my own actions as President to minimize a need for abortion."
"I am strongly opposed to the proliferation of new agencies, departments, bureaus, boards and commissions because it adds on to an already confused federal bureaucratic structure."
"I believe that the so-called prejudice against me because I am a southerner and because I'm a Baptist was overestimated to begin with."
"Our public opinion polls have shown since the convention that I have strong support from all religious groups."